What is the primary purpose of paragraphing in writing?

To organize ideas and make the text easier to read

To increase the word count of an essay

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured paragraph?

Contains a clear topic sentence

What is a topic sentence?

A sentence that introduces the main idea of a paragraph

A sentence that concludes a paragraph

A sentence that provides evidence for the main idea

A sentence that transitions between paragraphs

Why is it important to use transitions between paragraphs?

To help the reader follow the writer's train of thought

To make the text more confusing

To make each paragraph stand alone

Which of the following best describes a supporting sentence?

A sentence that provides evidence or examples for the main idea

A sentence that introduces a new topic

A sentence that concludes the paragraph

A sentence that contradicts the main idea

What role does a concluding sentence play in a paragraph?

It summarizes the main idea and provides closure

It provides evidence for the main idea

It contradicts the topic sentence

How can paragraphing improve the clarity of a text?

By grouping related ideas together

What is the effect of having too many ideas in one paragraph?

It makes the paragraph more interesting

It improves the flow of the text

Which of the following is a common mistake in paragraphing?

Including too many unrelated ideas

Using transitions between paragraphs

What is the benefit of using a topic sentence in a paragraph?

It introduces the main idea clearly

How does paragraphing help in organizing an essay?

By dividing the text into manageable sections

By making it more difficult to read

By making each paragraph a separate essay

What is the relationship between a topic sentence and supporting sentences?

Supporting sentences provide evidence for the topic sentence

Supporting sentences introduce new topics

Supporting sentences contradict the topic sentence

Supporting sentences conclude the paragraph

What is the purpose of a transition sentence between paragraphs?

To connect ideas and ensure smooth flow

To provide evidence for the main idea

How does paragraphing affect the readability of a text?

It improves readability by organizing ideas

It makes the text harder to read

It has no effect on readability

It makes the text look more complex

What is the impact of a well-structured paragraph on the reader?

It helps the reader understand the main idea

Which of the following is an example of effective paragraphing?

A paragraph with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence

A paragraph with no clear structure

A paragraph that introduces multiple unrelated ideas

A paragraph that is only one sentence long

Paragraphing

Quiz

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English

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.11-12.2, RI.1.5, RF.3.3B

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How long should a paragraph be?

3-5 sentences, sometimes more.

Longer than 5 sentences.

Depends on how long the sentences are.

Depends on the outline.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A paragraph is

A series of main ideas.

A series of ideas developed in synchrony.

The developing of a topic.

Basic block of a text with one main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The topic sentence:

Is the first sentence of the paragraph.

Leads the whole text.

Contains the main idea of the paragraph.

Presents the topic of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To include a controlling idea:

Gives you a more solid structure in your paragraph.

Focuses your perspective on the topic.

Helps the reader understand your point.

All of the above

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A paragraph has 3 parts:

a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.

a topic sentence, declarative sentences, and interrogative sentences.

the main idea, exclamatory sentences, and a concluding sentence.

the main idea, a clincher, and a concluding sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a paragraph?

A paragraph consists of five sentences.

A paragraph is a collection of sentences focusing on a single topic.

A paragraph is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

A paragraph expresses a strong feeling or emotion.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A clincher or concluding sentence is the most important part of a paragraph.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How long should a paragraph be?

A paragraph is

The topic sentence:

To include a controlling idea:

A paragraph has 3 parts:

What is a paragraph?

A clincher or concluding sentence is the most important part of a paragraph.

It is organizing ideas by dividing text into paragraphs and making the writer’s thinking visible to the readers.

What is the primary purpose of paragraphing in writing?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured paragraph?

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